Haw River Farmhouse Ales Names Nick Mangili Head Brewer

(SAXAPAHAW, NC – August 7, 2013/mbb/) – In preparation for opening one of North Carolina’s newest truly Southern-style breweries later this year, Haw River Farmhouse Ales owners Ben Woodward and Dawnya Bohager are welcoming Nick Mangili as head brewer. Mangili, a Durham native, is returning to North Carolina after “sowing his wild oats” as head brewer at Deep Ellum Brewing Co. in Dallas, Texas. He also spent time helping Fullsteam get started in Durham in 2010.

Mangili is a mix of beer nerd, science geek and farmhand. Pair his stellar brewing experience with a Bachelor of Science degree in biological systems engineering from Virginia Tech and involvement with farm projects — he’s a perfect fit for Haw River Farmhouse Ales.

“We’re focused on sourcing fresh ingredients from local farmers to brew a lineup of truly ‘North Carolina’ beer,” says Woodward. “Nick’s passion for North Carolina agriculture really sets him apart. He understands our dedication to the community around us — we’re gathering fresh, locally-grown ingredients to make the best, most creative Belgian-inspired beers possible. Nick is going to be an integral part of this process.”

Mangili has some of the same passions. “There are so many things about Haw River that make it an ideal place for me. We’re going to make beer that brings in a Belgian influence and ties into North Carolina. It’s why I want to work with Ben and Dawnya,” says Mangili. “Brewing is a career where you can tie in weird science stuff and help incorporate community as part of the process. It’s an ideal situation for me; a journey I’m excited to take with Haw River Farmhouse Ales.”